OTN News & Upcoming Events
Old Town North Farmers Market
IMPORTANT NEWS!
The Thursday Market is closed for the season and will reopen in the spring.
Thanksgiving is just a few weeks away; time to start thinking about the holiday menu! Stop by the market for cider, local produce, and fresh baked goods.
The Old Town North Farmers’ and Artisans’ Market thanks the City of Alexandria and the Old Town North Community Partnership Annual Event Season Sponsor, HRP Group for their support.
In The Community
NOTICe 25th Annual Member Meeting
Celebrate NOTICe’s 25th Anniversary with us on November 14th at The Hub! NOTICe will hold our Annual Member Meeting and Board Elections on Thursday, November 14th at The Hub (formally The Bike Club) at 99 Canal Center Suite 110.
Share the Warmth Coat Drive
The Old Town North Community Partnership will accept gently worn coats for the Burke and Herbert Share the Warmth Coat Drive, which benefits the Salvation Army. Coats may be dropped off at the Old Town North Sunday and Thursday Farmers’ Markets or any Burke and Herbert branch.
Volunteer Alexandria 10th Annual Toy Drive
We are delighted to be joining the Volunteer Alexandria 10th Annual Toy Drive. Please drop off toys at the Old Town North Thursday and Sunday Farmers Markets.
A Vintage Affair
November 16 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm | Free
Get ready for (the rescheduled) A Vintage Affair at Canal Plaza! The event will take place with beautiful water views of the Potomac in Old Town North. Enjoy shopping from over 30 vintage and unique vendors for a local community showcase of small businesses. We’ll have live jazz music with DC Ambiance from 11:30 am – 3:30 pm. Food vendors, including Welle Made Co, Tomoi Bakery, and MORE, will be available.
Jula's on the Potomac
Our friends at Jula’s have just released tickets for their Annual New Year’s Eve Celebration, and tickets are selling fast!
>> MORE INFO HERE
>> Two of Old Town North’s favorite local restaurants will remain open through November and possibly longer. Make sure to visit a la Lucia and Yunnan By Potomac Noodle House!
>> Our friends at Thanida Thai have reopened in their new location! The new location, 1210 N.Fayette St. Dine-in, Take-out, and delivery are available. Please call 703-535-6622 for more information.
OTN Farmers Market
The Old Town North Farmers’ and Artisans’ Market is canceled for today, Thursday, August 29th, given the National Weather Forecast for high winds and heavy thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening.
Stay safe and dry, everyone, and we will see you on Sunday! Safe journeys for those traveling over the Labor Day holiday weekend.
The Sunday Market hours are now 9:00 am-1:00 pm year-round.
Free Yoga in the Fresh Air will continue to be offered from 10:00-11:00 am until late October, weather permitting.
We continue to welcome old friends and new ones to the market.
Made in ALX Upcoming Classes
- Perspective Drawing Class with Ephraim Fields
Sept. 7 at 11 a.m. - Block Printing Workshop
Sept. 7 at 2 p.m. - Candle Making Workshop
Sept. 8 at 11 a.m. - Crafternoon: Paint Your Own Halloween Welcome Mats
Sept. 8 at 3 p.m.
Sunday Hours @ 9am-1pm
Thursday Market is closed for the season and will reopen in the spring.
We continue to welcome new vendors to our Thursday and Sunday Markets.
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